Asking rents in ZIP 60603, Chicago, from 170 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Loop was $2,981 in January 2026, up 6.7% (+$187) from December 2025 and up 26.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,934 and $2,981. That puts Loop $1,486 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,495. The month's figures are based on 170 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,408 | $0 (0.0%) | +$398 (+19.8%) | $2,366 – $2,417 | 99 |
| 1BR | $2,981 | +$187 (+6.7%) | +$631 (+26.9%) | $2,934 – $2,981 | 24 |
| 2BR | $2,060 | −$1,159 (-36.0%) | +$860 (+71.7%) | $2,060 – $2,060 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,000 | +$6,500 (+433.3%) | +$4,020 (+101.0%) | $8,000 – $8,000 | 2 |
| 4BR | $5,578 | −$164 (-2.9%) | — | $5,438 – $5,906 | 44 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Loop Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,408 | $1,300 | +$1,108 (+85.2%) |
| 1BR | $2,981 | $1,495 | +$1,486 (+99.4%) |
| 2BR | $2,060 | $2,026 | +$35 (+1.7%) |
| 3BR | $8,000 | $2,400 | +$5,600 (+233.3%) |
| 4BR | $5,578 | $3,095 | +$2,483 (+80.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in January 2026.